We talk to Timothy Lewis, an educator looking to leave this world even better than he found it. Timothy discusses his childhood in Flint, Michigan, his love of the arts and how meditation, yoga and spiritual practices have changed his life. Timothy is a great dude who can make playing the clarinet seem cool. Timothy is a native of Flint, Michigan- an educator and researcher with over 15 years of diverse experience across a wide range of disciplines. As a New York City Master Teacher, Timothy has...
Apr 29, 2022•45 min•Ep. 134
I had the honor of interviewing high power performance coach, motivational speaking legend and all around amazing human being Jordan Montgomery. I felt an immediate connection to this man and had a conversation that ranged from growing up as sons of painters to mentors that had tremendous impacts on our lives to overcoming the obstacles that were in our paths. Jordan is a mentor for me in this motivational speaking space and someone who I consider a role model and a friend. Jordan Montgomery, ow...
Apr 26, 2022•46 min•Ep. 133
Mike Salemi specializes in human performance and is a sought-after international presenter in the field of health and fitness. We had an absolute blast speaking with this BEAST of a human being. In addition to serenading Mike, we talk about: his stellar mustache strange things men do in the shower cold exposure breath work the importance of a community of men Mike has a diverse background in strength and conditioning and has competed over the course of 15+ years at an elite level in Powerlifting...
Apr 22, 2022•59 min•Ep. 132
The creator of the movement "Scarred and Unbeaten", Kevin Demmons joins the Building Men Podcast in an episode titled "Post Traumatic Growth". Kevin shares stories of his past, dealing with horrific abusive situations during his childhood, his experience in the military and how finding strength in his pain has transformed his life. We start the process of creating an organization called: The Shrinkage Awareness Foundation. Kevin started Scarred and Unbeaten because there is not enough discussion...
Apr 19, 2022•55 min•Ep. 131
This was a game changing interview on the Building Men Podcast. I had the opportunity to speak with a truly enlightened human being - Kute Blackson. We discuss: Breaking free from the expectations and shadows of our fathers, spirituality, being brutally honest with ourselves, dulling the pain of our existence and finding ways to truly feel aligned. Kute shares his thoughts about masculine rights of passage, meditation, and the concepts of mortality, transcendence and spirituality. You will want ...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 130
Episode 129 - In this episode, we talk with Divorce Men's Coach Dustin Elliott about life after divorce. We talk about NFL football (Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes), Cousin Eddie from Christmas Vacation, how men deal with separation and divorce and a few other funny topics. Dustin is an experienced Men’s Divorce & Life Coach. Driven by his passion for helping others achieve their dreams, and through his own divorce and over-comings, he shifted his coaching business to work specifica...
Apr 05, 2022•44 min•Ep. 129
Curt Jordan - Founder of Kong Academy In this episode, we talk about Curt’s unbelievable story, running away from home and living south of the border for over a year, his experience as an educator and honorary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and the life lessons he teaches through adventurous movement concepts. Curt has trained and worked as a physical therapy assistant, paramedic, personal trainer, lifeguard, parkour instructor, and a special education teacher. He has worked with kids since 1999 an...
Apr 01, 2022•51 min•Ep. 128
I started the Building Men Movement in 2005, a few months after my son Denny was born. When I started the Building Men as a middle school assistant principal, I would never have imagined that I would have the opportunity to interview my son seventeen years later. During the evolution of Building Men, I have kept Denny at the center of my mission, reminding myself that I needed to live my life with integrity to live up to the promises I made to him when he was born. Have I always lived up to that...
Mar 30, 2022•45 min•Ep. 127
This episode was a really cool experience, interviewing a legend in the podcast hosting space. Matt Halloran is an expert communicator, host and interviewer. We talk about communication nuances, masculinity and unwanted body hair just to name a few. Matt Halloran Co-Founder & CRO, ProudMouth Imagine what your business would be like if you didn’t have to chase prospects! Matt Halloran and Kirk Lowe co-founded ProudMouth to help you sell less and advise more by amplifying your influence over a...
Mar 24, 2022•52 min•Ep. 126
Building Men Podcast Episode 125 - we talk with a huge fan of the Building Men Podcast "Happy" Julie Holly. We talk about how enduring an abusive relationship changed the trajectory of her life, her ability to shift focus and move in the direction of her goals and about raising young men in society today. Anthony does a great Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation and Dennis reveals an embarrassing incident from middle school. Julie is founder of Three Keys Investment, helps people like you find th...
Mar 18, 2022•58 min•Ep. 125
This episode was an absolute blast. I talk with Aaron about: 182 ways to kill a man How to survive life or death situations Karate kid (Eagle Fang) Rowdy Roddie Piper Carl Weather’s hair The life lessons learned from Capri Sun Aaron Jannetti is a husband, father, teacher, business owner, and life long student. Co-owner of Endeavor Defense and Fitness, author of How to Survive and Active Killer, and creator of the Active Shooter Response and Knife Control Concepts programs. He has been training a...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 124
In this episode, we get into some very deep shit. Spirituality, consciousness, meditation, yoga, breathing, mindset and why Anthony is drinking out of a paper straw. We settle once and for all which Morolda brother is taller. Jonathan is a writer, artist, Yoga teacher, and meditation coach. Jonathan helps individuals who have become stuck in unhealthy physical, mental, and emotional patterns to develop a personal practice of self-mastery; developing self-awareness, self-discipline, and creating ...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 123
Hold on tight for this unbelievable journey with one of the most inspirational human beings you will ever listen to. Shea Hillenbrand's story of rise to success, fall from grace and journey towards redemption is absolutely amazing. Shea is a 2-Time MLB All-Star for the Boston Red Sox & Toronto Blue Jays. In 5th grade, Shea vigorously raised his hand in excitement to share his two dreams of playing Major League Baseball and owning a zoo. After the class laughed at him, he made a pact with him...
Mar 04, 2022•53 min•Ep. 122
The Mental Prison With nothing positive to show for his life up to that point and a massive challenge ahead he had a decision to make. Would he give up and let the rest of his life pass him by like the first 23 did or could he face his fears, fight through the pain and pursue the life he always wanted? From a small cement box Sean was able to take control of his life. He completely transformed his mentality, his routines, and the results he got in his life. “ In that cell I started to create the...
Mar 01, 2022•50 min•Ep. 121
We talk with Nate Baumgardner about overcoming traumatic patterns passed down for generations in our families, overcoming anxiety and Vince Clartho from Ghostbusters (Rick Moranis' character). Nate Baumgardner is a mind-body integration coach, breathwork facilitator and energy worker. With a background in disaster response, Nate supports emergency managers in overcoming burnout to find emotional, cognitive and physical health and lead happier lives. He is a passionate psychonaut with a love for ...
Feb 25, 2022•58 min•Ep. 120
In this deeply emotional episode, we talk with business and entrepreneur coach Diego Cassina about his battles with demons and how overcoming his sexual addictions have helped him become an inspiration to others. Diego helps entrepreneurs overcome shiny object syndrome so they can increase sales, and get their message out to the world. His social media videos have helped empower 7 million+ people in 110+ countries. Diego Cassina Website Diego Cassina Instagram Building Men Instagram Building Men...
Feb 22, 2022•53 min•Ep. 119
Anthony Trucks is a NFL Athlete, American Ninja Warrior and International Speaker who has been featured in Success, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. He is the creator of The Shift Method to help people close the “Identity Gaps” that are responsible for the shortfalls on their path to success. Anthony is a loving father, husband and man of faith, as well as a passionate dog dad, with his family in Walnut Creek, CA. Anthony is the creator of The Shift Method to help people close the “Identity Gaps” that...
Feb 15, 2022•55 min•Ep. 118
“When Shame Gets Real” With Carl Thomas WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT XXXchurch is a ministry project of Live Free Ministries, a 501C3 nonprofit started by Carl Thomas. Carl knows what it’s like to feel trapped by pornography, unwanted sexual behavior, and crushing shame. He’s a former porn addict who’s been helping others find freedom for over 10 years. In 2019 he launched Live Free Ministries and created the Live Free Community App to provide a safe and supportive community ...
Feb 08, 2022•54 min•Ep. 117
The Eye of the Storm This was the most educational hour we have spent on the Building Men Podcast. Get a notebook ready to jot down the inspirational pieces of information shared by Akshay Nanavati. Akshay Nanavati has overcome drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of vehicles to find bombs), depression and alcoholism that pushed him to the brink of suicide. Since then he has built a global business, run ultramarathons lik...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 116
In this episode we talk about the Hero's Journey - our four day, three night mens retreat in Lake Tahoe, California (April 28 - May 1). In our mission to help men become the strongest versions of themselves - mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically - we have recognized the importance of coaches, mentors and the connection to a tribe. This transformational experience will provide that. You know that deep down inside… A hero awaits! Are you ready to break through those self imposed barri...
Jan 28, 2022•21 min•Ep. 115
it was such an unbelievable honor to interview Travis Richie. This man took a devastating situation and created a movement to educate, empower and to provide hope to incarcerated men. Travis Richey is an entrepreneur and motivational speaker. At the age of 25, Travis managed a hedge fund with millions of dollars under management. Due to a regulatory oversight in the State of Arizona, he was sentenced to 2 years in Arizona Dept of Corrections. This 17,520 hours became the framework of Travis’ new...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 114
It was great to catch up with AJ Donaldson. I spent a long weekend with AJ and his family in Bimini (Bahamas) in the beginning of October. The annual EPIC Gala was held in paradise and I was asked to do the keynote speech and interview AJ on stage about the important work that he is doing with his organization. I immediately connected with this unbelievable human being and I am honored to call him a friend. In this episode, we talk about being raised by a single mom, AJ's experience as a "Renais...
Jan 21, 2022•59 min•Ep. 113
Sean Casey, a 12-year Major League first baseman, was a three-time National League All-Star during his Reds tenure, Casey batted .302 with 130 home runs and 735 RBI in his career. Casey played for the Indians (1997), Reds (1998-2005), Pirates (2006), Tigers (2006-07) and Red Sox (2008). Casey finished in the top 10 in National League batting average three times in his career and had six seasons in which he hit better than .300. After being traded to the Tigers in 2006, he went on to hit .529 wit...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 112
“The Other Side” With Jim Hallinan Jim Hallinan has been a high school teacher since 2001 in southern New Jersey. During that time, he taught Health and Physical Education to 10th grade and 12th grade students and could not ignore the drastic decline in fitness levels and nutritional knowledge. It has become a passion of his to educate these students on proper nutrition and exercise. His teaching experience led him to create “Jimmy Nutrition” - a personality who works as a motivational nutrition...
Jan 14, 2022•53 min•Ep. 111
In this episode we chop it up with Dr. Sean Pastuch (proper pronunciation unknown) about school, bullies, living the active life, our personal mission statements and Stuch-Fest (it’s a thing). company, Active Life, is bridging the gap between performance and rehabilitation. Dr. Sean believes that the larger the problem, the more valuable the solution. He believes that the biggest problem worth solving is the absence of healthcare, and the abundance of sick care in the United States and Internati...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 110
It was an honor to speak with one of the most motivational human beings on this planet. We talk to Nick about his amazing parents, his experience in school, his mindset, how he overcomes every obstacle imaginable and his definition of masculinity. Nick Santonastasso is a medical miracle. Not only is he one of four people alive with the rare genetic condition, Hanhart Syndrome, the inspirational keynote speaker is an internationally known bodybuilder and fitness model – despite missing both his l...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 109
On this episode of Building Men, we interview Erin Alejandrino “the Fit Beard”. We talk with this badass man about the importance of having a tribe of men to hold us accountable and push us to be our best, confidence vs. cockiness, modern day knights, emotional knots that exist within us, and pubes glued to the face. Erin Alejandrino, Instructor and Co-founder of The Project, Squire Program, Vice President of TRULEAN Nutrition and mens online fitness coach for Battle Ready Fit. Erin has over two...
Jan 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 108
Hold on tight…this episode is a wild ride with one of the most inspirational men we have ever met, Stevie Baggs Jr. We talk about masculinity, college and professional sports, creating a community, being your authentic self, etymology, and potato chips. The Actor, The Author, The Athlete, The Inspirational Speaker, The Brand Ambassador, The Philanthropist. The Author Recognized as the only athlete to play for eleven professional teams in ten years, “Shakespeare” continues to inspire and make p...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 107
This was a special episode for us. Cal Callahan has been a mentor and coach (from a far) for us as podcast hosts and thought leaders in this Building Men space we occupy. Cal's podcast (The Great Unlearn) was a motivational destination as we changed everything and took the "Path of Not Here." We talk about masculinity, tribes, relationships, showing up as the most authentic human being as possible and having the courage to rewrite our own story. Cal Callahan, a retired trader, hosts The Great Un...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 106
Mark England is an educator, a world renowned motivational speaker and a word magician. He helps people understand that they can create their future by changing the words they use when they talk to themselves. Mark is an expert communicator and in this episode he talks about WORLD CLASS presentation skills. We discuss what to do before, during and after presentations in a very practical way. If you have to prepare for a presentation, a speech, a toast, a seminar,...this episode will give you eve...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 105
